Wondering whether or not to
start Marshawn Lynch and Calvin Johnson, or to bench Brian Hoyer and Mark
Ingram? The network bozos specialize in that kind of advice. If you're looking
for help with your real starting lineup conundrums,
read on.

Here are my picks to roll, and
get rolled, in Week 3 of the 2013 season.

Watch 'em roll

Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals
vs. Packers. Look for a nice rebound for
Dalton this week against the generous Packers secondary. You know he'll have to pass early and often
to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers & Co., and he has plenty of weapons
to choose from.

Joique Bell,
RB, Lions at Redskins. Though Reggie
Bush (knee) sounds optimistic that he'll suit up this week, it's unlikely he
would get a full workload. Bell is an
excellent proxy, especially given the delicious matchup with the awful Redskins
defense. Like Bush, he's particularly valuable
in PPR leagues thanks to his receiving prowess.

Knowshon Moreno,
RB, Broncos vs. Raiders. I don't expect his dominant role in Denver's
backfield to continue much longer; but for now, he's the man. With opposing defenses constantly on their
heels trying to slow down the Broncos' aerial attack, the running lanes should
continue to part like the Red Sea for Moreno.

Tavon Austin, WR, Rams
at Cowboys. Sam Bradford is off to an
outstanding start, and it's only going to get better as he and his prized
rookie playmaker build their chemistry.
Austin should give the ragged Dallas secondary fits on Sunday.

DeAndre Hopkins,
WR, Texans at Ravens. Here's another
rookie that emerged last week. With
Andre Johnson returning from a concussion, Hopkins is likely to be counted on
even more against a Ravens secondary that was mauled by Denver in Week 1. (Last week's success against Cleveland
doesn't count.) Baltimore is tougher
against the run, so look for Matt Schaub to continue his aerial exploits with the
speedy wideout.

Russell Wilson,
QB, Seahawks vs. Jaguars. Seattle can
probably win this game without throwing a single pass. Marshawn Lynch will eat the Jags for lunch,
giving Wilson little reason to air it out.
He had just 19 pass attempts against the 49ers. Don't expect many more in this laugher.

Darren McFadden,
RB, Raiders at Broncos. He looked great
against the sorry Jaguars and was solid in the opener against Indy. Now he faces the NFL's stingiest run defense,
which has allowed just over 40 yards per game on average. McFadden had just 87 total rushing yards (and
a receiving TD) in two games against Denver last year. If you have a safer option, let Run DMC sit
this one out.

Stevan Ridley, RB,
Patriots vs. Buccaneers. This season has
been a disaster so far for Ridley and his disgruntled owners, and he narrowly
avoided a total meltdown by bobbling a pitch near the end of last week's game.
Tampa Bay is playing solid run defense, while Ridley is barely holding onto his
job. Don't risk another single-digit
fantasy outing until he regains his mojo.

DeMarco Murray,
RB, Cowboys vs. Rams. Some will point to
Murray's 253-yard coming-out party against the Rams two years ago as reason to
start him. But a look at the current
state of affairs may be more apropos.
Murray hasn't had a 100-yard rushing game since the 2012 season opener, the
Cowboys' offensive line is a wreck and the Rams are playing solid run
defense. Outside of PPR leagues, Murray
is a very risky play this Sunday.

Mike Williams, WR,
Buccaneers at Patriots. Josh Freeman is
at odds with his coach and he's not helping his cause with his mediocre
play. After a solid opener, Williams was
the forgotten man in Week 2. Now he'll
face a Patriots secondary that has played well against subpar passing attacks
(like the Bucs'). Only Vincent Jackson
is worth starting this week.

Bernard Pierce, RB,
Ravens vs. Texans. Even if Ray Rice
gives it a go with his painful hip flexor, Pierce will have a
larger-than-normal role in the offense.
Houston's run defense has been nothing special, while Pierce has proven
to be a solid complement to the starter.
Especially if Rice sits out, his backup offers big-time upside.

DON'T BE THE BONEHEAD
WHO...starts Maurice Jones-Drew against the vaunted Seattle defense that just
held the 49ers' rushers to 13 combined yards.
MJD is hoping to play despite his swollen ankle, but we've seen enough
over the first two weeks to know that he belongs nowhere near any starting
lineup this weekend.

Ladd Biro was named Football Writer of the Year by the
Fantasy Sports Writers Association for two consecutive years (2010, 2011). Follow all his advice daily at the Fantasy
Fools blog (fantasy-fools.blogspot.com), on Facebook
and via Twitter (@ladd_biro).

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